Tourism Manager

About the role:

As the Tourism Manager with Diamantina Shire Council, you can expect to lead and coordinate all aspects of our tourism operations—from marketing and Visitor Centre operations to supporting major events and regional promotion. This is a leadership position that offers variety, challenge, and a unique lifestyle in Queensland’s far west.

Roles and responsibilities include:

● Managing Visitor Information Centres in Birdsville and Bedourie
● Overseeing tourism assets including museums and heritage sites
● Developing and implementing tourism and marketing strategies
● Supporting major events like the Birdsville Races and Big Red Bash
● Supporting regional tourism growth and collaboration
● Supervising the tourism team across multiple towns
● Preparing reports and contributing to annual planning and budgets

Experience and qualifications

● Extensive experience in a similar tourism or event role
● Relevant qualifications in Tourism, Marketing, Communications or Events (preferred)
● Demonstrated success in event planning and visitor services
● Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
● Sound knowledge of tourism trends and local government practices
● Competency with Microsoft Office, desktop publishing, and CMS/social media platforms
● A current Queensland C Class (manual) driver’s licence

Benefits

At Diamantina, we’re building a strong culture supporting our team and serving our community, offering a unique experience to apply your skills and develop your career in the Outback, while maintaining a balanced lifestyle. What’s on offer for this role includes:

● 20% above award salary + generous locality allowance
● Subsidised furnished housing – max $150/week
● One extra week of annual leave per year
● Support for boarding school/distance education fees
● Bonus schemes, free water, solar-powered homes, and more

Download the Tourism Manager Position Description for more information.

How to apply

If this role sounds like you, please contact us at hr@diamantina.qld.gov.au. 

About Diamantina Shire Council

The Diamantina Shire, located in the far west of Queensland, is a vast and iconic outback region known for its rugged beauty, unique ecosystems, and rich cultural heritage. Covering over 94,000 square kilometres, it is home to the towns of Birdsville, Bedourie, and Betoota, and offers an authentic Australian outback experience.

Travellers are drawn to the Diamantina for its stunning natural landscapes, including the Diamantina River, expansive gibber plains, and the Simpson Desert's towering sand dunes. The region hosts iconic events like the Birdsville Races, the Big Red Bash music festival, and Bedourie’s Camel Races, drawing visitors from across the globe.

Adventure seekers can explore 4WD tracks, camp under star-filled skies, and discover vibrant flora and fauna, including some rare species. The Diamantina also holds significant Indigenous and pioneering history, with opportunities to learn about the Wangkangurru-Yarluyandi people and the area's role in Australia’s cattle industry.

Whether you're chasing remote beauty, outback hospitality, or cultural enrichment, the Diamantina Shire offers a truly unique travel experience for work and play. More information can be found at www.thediamantina.com.au